Name: Gold Bond - Pure Moisture
Brand: Gold Bond

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Gold Bond - Pure Moisture" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Gold Bond - Pure Moisture ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea and sodium hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Caprooyl phytosphingosine, ceramide 1, ceramide np, ceramide ns and cholesterol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

This product contains acids (gluconolactone). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). PHAs (gluconolactone) especially are great for improving skin hydration. They might be even able to stimulate the production of skin's natural humectants and support the healthy skin microbiome.
Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (caprooyl sphingosine 0.20% - 0.35%, ceramide ap 0.20% - 0.40%, ceramide eos 0.25% - 0.45%, caprooyl phytosphingosine 0.30% - 0.55%, ceramide 1 0.30% - 0.60%, ceramide ns 0.45% - 0.65% and ceramide np 1.00% - 1.20%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Pure Moisture

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: caprooyl phytosphingosine, caprooyl sphingosine, ceramide 1, ceramide ap, ceramide eos, ceramide np, ceramide ns, panthenol

vitis vinifera seed oil 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

caprooyl sphingosine 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A component of ceramides. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.

hydroxyethyl urea 5.2% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

gluconolactone 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

gluconolactone 0.65% - 1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

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3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.1% - 0.15%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

hydroxyethyl urea 5.2% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Ingredient list view

Water, Hydroxyethyl urea, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Stearyl alcohol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Ceramide np, Gluconolactone, Steareth-21, Niacinamide, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Cholesterol, Ceramide ns, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Ceramide 1, Caprooyl phytosphingosine, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Ceramide eos, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetyl alcohol, Ceramide ap, Caprooyl sphingosine, Tocopherol, Cetearyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Ceteareth-25, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Behenic acid

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Key ingredients	niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +17 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: madecassoside centella asiatica extract +1 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +12 more Other: ceramide eop myristyl myristate +10 more	Common: niacinamide caprooyl sphingosine +9 more Other: ceramide eop helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +6 more Other: ceramide eop phytosphingosine	Common: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +13 more Other: ceramide eop petrolatum +9 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +5 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate ceramide eop +2 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +5 more Other: ceramide eop phytosphingosine +3 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +9 more Other: anhydroxylitol ceramide eop +11 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +6 more Other: bakuchiol ceramide eop +4 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: madecassoside centella asiatica extract +1 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +3 more Other: myristyl myristate
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Potential Irritants	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? behenic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	rosa damascena flower extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon peel oil Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +17 more	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +2 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +7 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +3 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	calendula officinalis extract Has skin benefit? sodium sulfite Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl urea Has skin benefit? +31 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +35 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more

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